Chapter 13: The Fourth Miss's Beauty Begins to Bloom (Part 2)

  Bai Zhucheng was perplexed, wondering if there was some subtle trick that he had not noticed. He concentrated on the chessboard, but all he saw was the exquisitely carved green jade board, where the black pieces were originally scattered all over, but were gradually being devoured by the white pieces, leaving only a few remnants huddled in the northwest corner, while the white pieces' territory grew larger and larger. The situation on the board clearly showed that one side was at a disadvantage, with the white pieces having already won.

  But for some reason, the master's moves became slower and slower, as if each move consumed a great deal of his mental energy. The maid behind the screen could even see a faint sweat on the master's forehead.

  It's not over yet, but the master behind the screen suddenly let out a soft sigh and pushed the chess pieces away, saying: "No need to continue, I've lost!"

  Mingming Xuan's master had an absolute advantage, so why did he say he lost? Everyone was puzzled and couldn't understand. Pei Zhucheng stared at the chessboard as if he had gained some insight.

  Pei Yuange stood up calmly, with a humble attitude and warm words: "Master Xuan is too modest, I lost." This Master Xuan not only has exquisite chess skills but also an extraordinary temperament. However... it's unclear whether she was being overly cautious, but the feeling was that Master Xuan's purpose in playing chess was not as simple as attracting customers, spreading fame or loving chess, but rather had a deeper meaning.

  Yang Xiu Xian's face was covered with a layer of mist, and he shouted: "What's going on here? Obviously Pei Yuange lost miserably, do you think I don't understand chess or what?"

  Xuan Zhu ignored her and sank into thought for a moment before saying, "If I'm not mistaken, Miss Pei is just beginning to learn the art of chess, isn't she?"

  "The master's eyes are accurate, it is indeed." Pei Yuange nodded.

  "So, Miss Pei, from which step did you decide to defend the northwest corner?"

  "It's been like that from the very beginning. Just now, when Master Xuan was playing against my father, I knew that Master Xuan's chess skills were exceptional and not something I could match, so from the start, I planned to defend the northwest corner, lest I lose too miserably."

  "So, Miss Pei, from the first move to the sixth move, you were confusing me, making it impossible for me to discern your true intentions. And I was indeed deceived, thinking that Miss Pei only decided to defend the northwest from the seventh move onwards." Master Xuan sighed, his tone filled with admiration, "Measuring the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, accurately positioning, determining the target, and then meticulously laying out the plan, confusing reality and illusion, step by step, until later on, even when I discovered Miss Pei's intentions, I was still unable to gain the upper hand. I have been immersed in the world of chess for 14 years, and up till now, I have never met a worthy opponent. Miss Pei has only just begun, yet there is such a huge gap between us, and I am unable to breach Miss Pei's defenses in the northwest corner - how can I not admit defeat? Miss Pei is truly gifted, with a mind as clear as crystal, unparalleled in the world! Her future achievements will surely be boundless! Here, I would like to offer my congratulations to General Pei in advance."

  Xuan Zhu praised Pei Yuange's song so much that Pei Zhucheng was overjoyed, his mouth stretched wide with delight, and he repeatedly said: "Oh no, oh no!"

  Only Yang Xiu Xian was beside her, listening with a distorted face. Obviously, they were all losers, but the master of the pavilion was so cold to her, yet so revered towards Pei Yuan Ge. It was simply unfair! Pei Yuan Ge had obviously lost!

  "Fly over, fetch the seven-colored crystal beads and give them to Miss Pei."

  At the master's command, a beautiful green-clad maid quickly brought over an exquisitely carved purple sandalwood box. Upon opening it, on the pure white velvet, a crystal bead the size of a chicken egg shone brightly, with a seven-colored halo flowing inside its crystal body, shining like clouds and mist, as if the rainbow was flowing from the Jade Pool, delicate and beautiful, difficult to describe or paint, instantly triggering a burst of exclamations.

  "The crystal is clear and transparent, with seven colors swirling around it. It's indeed a seven-colored crystal bead!" Pei Zhucheng exclaimed, his expression a mix of joy and anger that was hard to discern.

  Yang Xiu Xian's eyes turned red with envy, almost to the point of bleeding. She thought to herself, if she could get her hands on the seven-colored crystal bead, she would say it was hers from winning at chess, and who would know otherwise? Moreover, such a beautiful treasure, in the future, those proud and arrogant women will be green with envy! "Pei Yuan Ge, give me this seven-colored crystal bead, and you'll naturally have your benefits later! I am the legitimate miss of the Bo Manor, my father is the Yang Ning Bo, let alone you, even your father's official career, I will take care of it!"

  Bring out Father Pei, but it's just a small Pei Mansion, I'm sure they won't confront the Yangning Bo Mansion for one pearl!

  As soon as this was said, Pei Yuange and the maids were fine, but Pei Zhoucheng was speechless with rage. "Miss Yang, go back and ask your father who brought him out? How did he get his title? Take care of me? Let him not let his ignorant daughter cause trouble again, embarrassing this old superior, I will thank heaven!"

  Pei Yuange then raised the purple sandalwood box in his hand, which contained the seven-colored crystal beads, and smiled mischievously: "Miss Yang, I've already won the seven-colored crystal beads. How about your head? When are you going to give it to me?"

  "You - you bully me, I...I'll go tell my dad!" Although Pei Zhucheng didn't have a title and couldn't be compared to her father, for some reason, hearing Pei Zhucheng's words made Yang Xuan feel inexplicably guilty. Being ridiculed by Pei Yuange like this, seeing even the maids covering their sleeves and laughing at her ignorance, she had never suffered such humiliation before. Her face suddenly turned bright red, tears welling up in her eyes, and finally she burst out crying, waving her handkerchief as she ran out of the backyard.

  Walking on the bluestone road amidst the flowers, Pei Zhucheng couldn't help but stare at the purple sandalwood box. Pei Yuange then placed the box in his hands and smiled: "Father, since you like the seven-colored crystal bead, consider it a filial gift from your daughter." This treasure was beautiful, but it was just a trinket, not as good as using it to please her father.

  Pei Zhucheng shook his head, took out a golden brocade pouch from his bosom, and gently shook it. A brilliant pearl fell into the box, shining brightly and blending with the original seven-colored crystal beads, reflecting each other's light. "The seven-colored crystal beads can calm the mind and help with sleep, and have a nourishing effect on people with weak bodies. You are not in good health, wearing these two seven-colored crystal beads will be very beneficial."

  As she spoke, she sighed softly, her expression dazed and faintly painful, and slowly walked away with Pei Yuansong.

  Looking at Pei Zhucheng's complex expression, and then looking at the pair of seven-colored crystal beads that were shining brightly, Pei Yuange suddenly felt endless doubts in her heart.

  Behind the second floor, the host stood by the bed, gazing at the two figures leaving. When he saw Pei Zhucheng take out another seven-colored crystal bead, a hint of surprise flashed in his cold black eyes, but it quickly passed, and his gaze fell on Pei Yuange's body: "Miss Pei... looks ordinary, no talent, no virtue... the abandoned fiancée of the Crown Prince of Zhen Guo... interesting, really interesting!"

  If Android found out that his ex-fiancée was such a delicate, clever and thoughtful woman, I wonder what expression he would have?

  "Fly, go to the front yard and tell the shopkeeper that I lost to Miss Pei of the Pei Manor. This chess match ends here!"

  Jiazi No. Chess Room

  The player who was about to lose saw the message brought by Feihua and his expression changed unpredictably. After a while, he reluctantly said: "Sorry, young master, my family's Xuanzhu has already admitted defeat, and the Seven-Colored Lustrous Pearl has also been given to someone else. So, this game of chess ends here!" He was regretful in his heart, the challenger's chess skills were the highest he had ever seen, possibly even breaking the legend that Xuanzhu had never met an opponent...

  This is already the third game, and it's about to go to the backyard challenge. Unfortunately, it's just one step short!

  The challenger was dressed in black, with a bamboo hat on his head and a black veil hanging down, completely covering his face, revealing only a pair of white, slender hands, with distinct joints, yet delicate and beautiful, like fine jade carvings, making people even more curious about his true appearance. Upon hearing the chess player's words, the sword-like eyebrows under the black veil furrowed tightly, his expression cold and stern.

  He came this time just for the Seven-Colored Glazed Bead, but unexpectedly failed at the last moment and was robbed of it by someone else?!

  By the way

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